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Subtract 5/9 from 1/25

1/25 - 5/9 is -116/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/225 - 125/225 = 9 - 125/225 = -116/225

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